Some pretty phenomenal landscaping, care of Israeli based Chyutin Architects. The Deichmann square is part of Ben-Gurion University.
Photos care of Contemporist.
Landscaping: Chyutin Architects’ Ben-Gurion Square
Jan 31 2011Landscaping: Back Fence
Aug 24 2010I’d like to put some sort of simple slat fence in the back of our house. Here’s a taste of what I’m thinking.
Below: Image from designer Kelly Hoppen
Below: Image from Steven Harris Architects
Below: Photo from Dwell Magazine
Below: Images by Buttrick Wong Architects
Landscaping: Patio Time
Aug 23 2010Given Toronto winters, I’ve learned to appreciate a good patio. When it’s nice out, you just want to be outdoors. Here are some looks I quite like for the back deck.
Below: Deck by Atelier A+D
Below: Designs by Architect Cary Bernstein
Below: Rooftop deck by Pultab Design
Below: Design by Magdalena Keck
Landscaping: Set the Tone
Aug 19 2010My sense is that landscaping is often an after-thought while building a home. At least that’s what I’ve heard from lots of people who seem to run out of budget by the time exterior decisions come around.
We’re trying to think about landscaping now – not just because it will be a lot harder to get materials to the back of the house as things progress, but also because I think the all of these exterior details will set the tone for the rest of the house.
No great surprise, but I gravitate towards simple, clean lines for landscaping elements. Nothing fancy. Some fresh cut grass (or even just gravel) and square edges as seen below:
Above: Photograph by Scott Frances
Below: Photograph by Anson Smart
Below: Design by landscape architect Andrea Cochran
Below: Design by Foras Studio
Below: Landscaping by Jack Merlo Design
Below: Photograph by Eric Roth
Below: Photograph by Roger Davies
